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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 25-31, 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 1, 2026

Henrico plows focus on access for emergency services and more treacherous areas of subdivisions • Canadian company cancels sale of Hanover County warehouse to ICE

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico plows focus on access for emergency services and more treacherous areas of subdivisions • Canadian company cancels sale of Hanover County warehouse to ICE

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 30, 2026

Henrico officials ask for patience from residents trapped in neighborhoods by unplowed roads covered in thick ice • Massive crowd celebrates Hanover’s pushback against proposed ICE facility just north of Henrico line

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico officials ask for patience from residents trapped in neighborhoods by unplowed roads covered in thick ice • Massive crowd celebrates Hanover’s pushback against proposed ICE facility just north of Henrico line

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 29, 2026

Henrico Public Works director: Main roads in 'fairly good shape,' but frozen streets of ice making it a 'slow go' in subdivisions • Buddhist monks on ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in Henrico in early February

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Public Works director: Main roads in 'fairly good shape,' but frozen streets of ice making it a 'slow go' in subdivisions • Buddhist monks on ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in Henrico in early February

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 28, 2026

Henrico officials provide update on road conditions • During 'State of Housing' event, Vithoulkas details housing programs that work, urges local flexibility

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico officials provide update on road conditions • During 'State of Housing' event, Vithoulkas details housing programs that work, urges local flexibility

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 27, 2026

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Henrico Schools’ $976-million proposed budget is a ‘commitment to stability,’ school board members say • Henrico Police seek 2 women who allegedly shopped with stolen EBT card

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Schools’ $976-million proposed budget is a ‘commitment to stability,’ school board members say • Henrico Police seek 2 women who allegedly shopped with stolen EBT card

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 26, 2026

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 18-24, 2026

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January 25, 2026

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Campus of Virginia Randolph gets a new look • Ahead of storm, Henrico Schools offering free meals today

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 23, 2026

How to prepare for this weekend’s winter storm • Praying for NYC burger chain’s arrival? It worked

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How to prepare for this weekend’s winter storm • Praying for NYC burger chain’s arrival? It worked

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 22, 2026

Candlelight vigil planned Jan. 22 in Henrico for 6-year-old killed in I-64 crash • Henrico Schools superintendent to introduce 2026-27 budget Jan. 22

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Candlelight vigil planned Jan. 22 in Henrico for 6-year-old killed in I-64 crash • Henrico Schools superintendent to introduce 2026-27 budget Jan. 22

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 21, 2026

After Hours series at Innsbrook announces first national acts for 2026 season • Weekend winter storm to impact all of Virginia

Henrico Newsflash

After Hours series at Innsbrook announces first national acts for 2026 season • Weekend winter storm to impact all of Virginia

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 20, 2026

PHOTOS: Henrico's Spanberger inaugurated as first female governor in Virginia history • Spanberger moves swiftly to set agenda

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PHOTOS: Henrico's Spanberger inaugurated as first female governor in Virginia history • Spanberger moves swiftly to set agenda

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 19, 2026

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Jan. 11-17, 2026

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January 18, 2026

'Folks are struggling': Henrico delegates are laser-focused on affordability for the 2026 legislative session • Hanover Planning Commission votes to deny rezoning request for data center development

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'Folks are struggling': Henrico delegates are laser-focused on affordability for the 2026 legislative session • Hanover Planning Commission votes to deny rezoning request for data center development

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 16, 2026

Former NICU nurse pleads no contest to child abuse charges involving nine babies • 3 face charges in 2025 death of Henrico toddler

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Former NICU nurse pleads no contest to child abuse charges involving nine babies • 3 face charges in 2025 death of Henrico toddler

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 15, 2026

Cooper, elected chair of Henrico Board of Supervisors, emphasizes his focus on education • Henrico Democratic lawmakers gather with residents for session sendoff

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Cooper, elected chair of Henrico Board of Supervisors, emphasizes his focus on education • Henrico Democratic lawmakers gather with residents for session sendoff

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 14, 2026

3 Henrico businesses to participate in 'Made in Virginia Market' as part of Spanberger's inauguration weekend • Man on bicycle seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on I-95 in Henrico

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3 Henrico businesses to participate in 'Made in Virginia Market' as part of Spanberger's inauguration weekend • Man on bicycle seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on I-95 in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 13, 2026

Donors give $60,000 to launch endowments for Tucker and Freeman high schools • As flu cases continue to spread, Henrico healthcare providers warn: 'We're still very much in the woods'

Henrico Newsflash

Donors give $60,000 to launch endowments for Tucker and Freeman high schools • As flu cases continue to spread, Henrico healthcare providers warn: 'We're still very much in the woods'

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 12, 2026

Quioccasin MS chorus teacher named 2026 Henrico Teacher of the Year • In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair

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Quioccasin MS chorus teacher named 2026 Henrico Teacher of the Year • In rare non-unanimous vote, Henrico School Board elects Irving as chair

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 9, 2026

Henrico bakery's holiday Rosca de Reyes cake is key to Mexican Three Kings' Day celebration and culinary tradition • Plea hearing scheduled for former NICU nurse accused of abusing infants

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico bakery's holiday Rosca de Reyes cake is key to Mexican Three Kings' Day celebration and culinary tradition • Plea hearing scheduled for former NICU nurse accused of abusing infants

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 8, 2026

Henrico County builds water resilience after Richmond crisis exposed regional vulnerabilities • Glen Allen man dies in Chesterfield crash

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Henrico County builds water resilience after Richmond crisis exposed regional vulnerabilities • Glen Allen man dies in Chesterfield crash

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 7, 2026

Henrico history students shine at annual awards night • 'My Henrico Academy' accepting applications for spring program

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Henrico history students shine at annual awards night • 'My Henrico Academy' accepting applications for spring program

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January 6, 2026

Some Henrico stores mistakenly charging plastic bag tax • Firefighters host 'Ignite the Fun' family safety event in Henrico

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Some Henrico stores mistakenly charging plastic bag tax • Firefighters host 'Ignite the Fun' family safety event in Henrico

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January 5, 2026

Suspects used car to break in to Western Henrico vape shop • Where you can take your Christmas tree for recycling in Henrico

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Suspects used car to break in to Western Henrico vape shop • Where you can take your Christmas tree for recycling in Henrico

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December 29, 2025

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Dec. 21-27, 2025

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December 28, 2025

At Henrico town hall, VanValkenburg pushes for a statewide policy that would create more housing • No injuries reported in Glen Allen townhome fire

Henrico Newsflash

At Henrico town hall, VanValkenburg pushes for a statewide policy that would create more housing • No injuries reported in Glen Allen townhome fire

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 24, 2025

Henrico man giving away late father's die-cast coin bank collection for free during holidays • Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico man giving away late father's die-cast coin bank collection for free during holidays • Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 23, 2025

Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold at Henrico grocery store • Christmas on Wendhurst ends 27-year run of holiday lights display

Henrico Newsflash

Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold at Henrico grocery store • Christmas on Wendhurst ends 27-year run of holiday lights display

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December 22, 2025

Henrico School Board passes redistricting plan, but unaddressed concerns linger • Henrico broadens vape shop regulations to apply to other retail stores

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Henrico School Board passes redistricting plan, but unaddressed concerns linger • Henrico broadens vape shop regulations to apply to other retail stores

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 19, 2025

Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by driver in Lakeside • Henrico Police warn about scammers impersonating officers

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Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by driver in Lakeside • Henrico Police warn about scammers impersonating officers

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 18, 2025

GRTC board takes issue with 'financial cliff' narrative, projects confidence for expansion and growth • Henrico Police accepting applications for 2026 Citizens, Senior Citizens police academies

Henrico Newsflash

GRTC board takes issue with 'financial cliff' narrative, projects confidence for expansion and growth • Henrico Police accepting applications for 2026 Citizens, Senior Citizens police academies

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 17, 2025

Developer breaks ground on $500M Midtown64 mixed-use site in Henrico • Henrico School Board poised to make final vote on school redistricting proposal Dec. 18

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Developer breaks ground on $500M Midtown64 mixed-use site in Henrico • Henrico School Board poised to make final vote on school redistricting proposal Dec. 18

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 16, 2025

Henrico Christmas Mother program brings 'a lot of hope and comfort during the holidays' • Henrico supervisors to weigh broader regulations on shops selling vapes, smoking products

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Christmas Mother program brings 'a lot of hope and comfort during the holidays' • Henrico supervisors to weigh broader regulations on shops selling vapes, smoking products

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December 15, 2025

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Dec. 7-13, 2025

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December 14, 2025

More than half of Henrico's public schools ranked as ‘off track’ or in need of ‘intensive support’ by new state system • At Va. journalists’ forum, Spanberger talks energy policy, combating health care concerns

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More than half of Henrico's public schools ranked as ‘off track’ or in need of ‘intensive support’ by new state system • At Va. journalists’ forum, Spanberger talks energy policy, combating health care concerns

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 12, 2025

At winter emergency preparedness event, Henrico officials offer tips on health, safety, savings and wellness • 2 arrested and charged in fatal Henrico hotel shooting

Henrico Newsflash

At winter emergency preparedness event, Henrico officials offer tips on health, safety, savings and wellness • 2 arrested and charged in fatal Henrico hotel shooting

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 11, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Free advertising (yes, really!) for your small Henrico business

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

December 11, 2025

Star-studded class of 9 to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame during Henrico ceremony • Power solutions company announces $50M Henrico expansion

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Star-studded class of 9 to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame during Henrico ceremony • Power solutions company announces $50M Henrico expansion

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December 10, 2025

Schedule changes coming to Staples Mill Amtrak station ahead of new Potomac River bridge construction • Airport in Sandston records 3.5 inches of snow during winter storm

Henrico Newsflash

Schedule changes coming to Staples Mill Amtrak station ahead of new Potomac River bridge construction • Airport in Sandston records 3.5 inches of snow during winter storm

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 9, 2025

Henrico School Board makes $48M request to county for 'much-needed' maintenance funds • Girl killed, woman hurt in Henrico hotel party shooting

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Henrico School Board makes $48M request to county for 'much-needed' maintenance funds • Girl killed, woman hurt in Henrico hotel party shooting

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December 8, 2025

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2025

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December 7, 2025

Resonance performance this weekend a production of the West End Academy-based Conflux Dance Theater • Henrico nonprofit opened doors for Christmas celebration on Giving Tuesday

Henrico Newsflash

Resonance performance this weekend a production of the West End Academy-based Conflux Dance Theater • Henrico nonprofit opened doors for Christmas celebration on Giving Tuesday

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December 5, 2025

Henrico supervisors shoot down 370-home development proposed near Wyndham Forest, citing area’s overcrowded schools • Winter Weather Advisory: Tracking snow in Virginia on Friday

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Henrico supervisors shoot down 370-home development proposed near Wyndham Forest, citing area’s overcrowded schools • Winter Weather Advisory: Tracking snow in Virginia on Friday

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December 4, 2025

'Grief is a lonely thing' – Henrico homicide vigil remembers victims • Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve new solar power facility

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'Grief is a lonely thing' – Henrico homicide vigil remembers victims • Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve new solar power facility

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December 3, 2025

‘Is any of this even necessary?’ – some Henrico School Board members question the need for redistricting • Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race

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‘Is any of this even necessary?’ – some Henrico School Board members question the need for redistricting • Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 2, 2025

How the Chick-fil-A menu led to national recognition for group of Tucker HS students • Henrico site is featured destination in Virginia 250 Passport

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How the Chick-fil-A menu led to national recognition for group of Tucker HS students • Henrico site is featured destination in Virginia 250 Passport

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December 1, 2025

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Henrico Rewind: Week in Review - Nov. 23-29, 2025

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher , and Citizen Staff Reports

November 30, 2025

Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting • Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect joins Henrico food pantry for pre-Thanksgiving distribution

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Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting • Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect joins Henrico food pantry for pre-Thanksgiving distribution

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November 28, 2025

'Know Your Rights' event captures Henrico residents’ Constitutional worries • National music acts returning to Innsbrook in 2026

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'Know Your Rights' event captures Henrico residents’ Constitutional worries • National music acts returning to Innsbrook in 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 26, 2025

Henrico Police chief announces 90% drop in homicides, 12% decrease in crime • Sandston business owner surprises Henrico neighbors with turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving

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Henrico Police chief announces 90% drop in homicides, 12% decrease in crime • Sandston business owner surprises Henrico neighbors with turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving

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November 25, 2025